Doug Hotchkiss
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Doug Hotchkiss
@poetryptophan.bsky.social
he/him

Widowed dad to three humans, two felines, and a backyard chicken. In retirement I've enjoyed going on nature walks, taking photographs, building a family tree, needle felting, reading mystery novels and writing light verse.
My latest needle-felting project: A cat walking on its hind legs upon a ball that it is rolling through flames, presumably on a stage under carefully controlled conditions that meet the approval of all relevant authorities (including, but not limited to, the fire marshal, IATSE, SPCA, OSHA, etc.).
November 22, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Happy 'No Kings Eve' to all who celebrate!
October 17, 2025 at 2:04 PM
I'm sick of being weak and woke. If you accidentally bump into me, I hope that you are prepared for my bared teeth and karate hands. Goodbye tepid legality and hello maximum lethality! I've always had a bit of a start reflex, but beginning today I am releasing the beast from its chains!
September 6, 2025 at 1:31 PM
There is a gray catbird in a nest just outside my bedroom window. It lives up to its name by keeping my gray cat entertained for hours.
June 27, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Here is my latest needle felting project. My little fuzzy friend has facial features and overalls made from cat "wool" that I gleaned from Edwin's Furminator brush.
June 27, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Getting ready for No Kings, Pride, and Juneteenth events tomorrow. It's going to be a busy day (dancing between the raindrops).
June 13, 2025 at 11:10 PM
My latest needle-felting project (it's a kangaroo, in case you were wondering).
May 14, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Smells like magic marker up in here
May 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM
I'm making some headway on my latest art project.
March 4, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Needle felting class at our local public library has unlocked my inner artist. He was last seen wearing green swim goggles and a pair of red speedos. If seen, do not try to apprehend.
February 13, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Edwin, in a rare moment of introspection.
December 16, 2024 at 5:20 PM